Church donates food worth K200 million in Lilongwe.

By Michael Martin//MALAWI

°°°Kawinga urges self reliance through agriculture.

Apostle Clifford Kawinga of the Salvation for All Ministries has called on Malawians to become self reliant in food production through various agricultural initiatives.

Speaking in Malembo Village, Traditional Authority Chiwaula in Lilongwe, Apostle Kawinga emphasized the need for people to engage in sustainable farming practices that can ensure long-term food security.

He made the remarks during a food donation exercise where his church distributed 6,000 bags of maize to more than 4,000 households affected by hunger.

According to Apostle Kawinga, Malawi’s path to lasting food security lies in empowering communities to produce enough for themselves rather than relying solely on handouts.

He revealed that the Salvation for All Ministries has already established farmer groups that are receiving both modern and irrigation farming tools as well as training in improved agricultural techniques.

“These initiatives are aimed at helping people to feed themselves and even produce surplus for sale,” said Kawinga.

“Our goal is to see communities that are food secure and independent.”

He added that the church has also put in place monitoring systems to ensure that the distributed equipment is used properly and benefits multiple generations.

Apostle Kawinga disclosed that the total value of the food donation is over K200 million, describing it as part of the church’s broader mission to demonstrate God’s love through action.

He reaffirmed the church’s commitment to complementing government efforts in eradicating hunger and promoting community development across the country.

In his remarks, Traditional Authority Chiwaula’s representative, Bleston Caleb, expressed deep gratitude for the food assistance, saying it will bring relief to many families who have been struggling with hunger.

Caleb noted that some residents have been forced to migrate to neighboring countries such as Zambia and Mozambique in search of food due to poor harvests.

He said the donation would go a long way in reducing such desperate movements and restoring hope among affected households.